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Business Plan Courses

Business plan courses can help you learn market analysis, financial forecasting, operational planning, and effective pitching techniques. You can build skills in identifying target audiences, crafting value propositions, and developing marketing strategies. Many courses introduce tools like SWOT analysis, business model canvases, and financial modeling software, which can enhance your ability to create comprehensive and persuasive business plans.

Popular Business Plan Courses and Certifications


  • G

    Google

    Google Business Intelligence

    Skills you'll gain: Data Modeling, Stakeholder Engagement, Dashboard, Business Intelligence, Tableau Software, Extract, Transform, Load, Data Warehousing, Data Store, Database Systems, Data Visualization, Data Pipelines, Interviewing Skills, Business Process, Business Analysis, Database Design, Data Mart, Applicant Tracking Systems, Data Analysis, SQL, Stakeholder Communications

    4.8 stars, 9.7K reviews, Advanced, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (9.7K) · Advanced · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • R

    Rice University

    Business Statistics and Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Statistical Hypothesis Testing, Microsoft Excel, Pivot Tables And Charts, Regression Analysis, Statistics, Descriptive Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Graphing, Spreadsheet Software, Probability Distribution, Statistical Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Statistical Inference, Excel Formulas, Business Analytics, Data Analysis, Data Presentation, Model Evaluation, Statistical Methods, Sample Size Determination

    4.7 stars, 13K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.7 (13K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of London

    International Business Essentials

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Statements, Financial Statement Analysis, Business Planning, Sampling (Statistics), Descriptive Statistics, Organizational Change, Organizational Structure, Change Management, Data Presentation, Leadership and Management, Professional Networking, Business Mathematics, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Strategy, Professionalism, Time Management, Competitive Analysis, Linear Algebra, Mathematical Modeling, Business Strategies

    4.6 stars, 2.1K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (2.1K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • M

    Macquarie University

    Excel Skills for Business

    Skills you'll gain: Excel Formulas, Dashboard, Microsoft Excel, Dashboard Creation, Excel Macros, Data Preprocessing, Spreadsheet Software, Data Validation, Interactive Data Visualization, Data Analysis Software, Business Analytics, Data Modeling, Analytical Skills, Advanced Analytics, Business Mathematics, Productivity Software, Data Integrity, Business Reporting, Automation, Data Management

    4.9 stars, 64K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.9 (64K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • T

    The Skill Valley

    Startup Business Planning and Growth Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Business Planning, Product Roadmaps, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Go To Market Strategy, Business Strategies, Target Market, Customer Analysis, Business Strategy, Business Modeling, Plan Execution, Planning, Growth Strategies, Contingency Planning, Resource Management, Product Strategy, Business Development, Financial Planning, Business, Research

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
  • I

    IBM

    Introduction to Business Analysis

    Skills you'll gain: Business Analysis, Requirements Elicitation, Business Analysis Tools, Gap Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Business Analytics, Business Requirements, Business Process, Process Analysis, Systems Analysis, Analysis, Digital Transformation, Performance Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Microsoft Excel, Stakeholder Communications, Technology Strategies

    4.6 stars, 494 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (494) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • G

    Google

    Google Project Management

    Skills you'll gain: Quality Management, Project Closure, Scope Management, Team Management, Project Management Life Cycle, Project Management, Project Planning, Agile Project Management, Quality Assurance, Backlogs, Team Leadership, Project Scoping, Stakeholder Analysis, Project Risk Management, Stakeholder Communications, Project Implementation, Quality Assessment, Change Management, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 146K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (146K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Bestseller
    Bestseller
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    AI For Everyone

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, AI literacy, Machine Learning, Data Science, Deep Learning, Artificial Neural Networks

    4.8 stars, 54K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.8 (54K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Top AI program
    Top AI program
  • G

    Google

    Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

    Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Media Planning, Social Media Marketing, Google Ads, Email Marketing, Social Media, Social Media Strategy, Order Fulfillment, Paid media, Online Advertising, Search Engine Optimization, Performance Measurement, Spreadsheet Software, Campaign Management, E-Commerce, Loyalty Programs, Relationship Management, Marketing, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 52K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (52K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Recently updated
    Recently updated
  • B

    Berklee

    Music Business

    Skills you'll gain: Intellectual Property, Entrepreneurship, Music History, Contract Negotiation, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Creativity, Team Building, Creative Problem-Solving, Presentations, Innovation, Lawsuits, Music, Branding, Collaboration, Project Planning, Litigation and Civil Justice, Contract Review, Business, Social Media, Payment Processing and Collection

    4.8 stars, 3.4K reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (3.4K) · Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • U

    University of London

    Brand Management: Aligning Business, Brand and Behaviour

    Skills you'll gain: Brand Management, Branding, Brand Marketing, Brand Strategy, Culture Transformation, Employee Engagement, Experience Design, Customer experience strategy (CX), Human Resources

    4.9 stars, 7.9K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.9 (7.9K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • G

    Google

    Google IT Support

    Skills you'll gain: IT Security Architecture, Computer Networking, Operating System Administration, Package and Software Management, Network Troubleshooting, Version Control, IT Automation, Systems Administration, IT Infrastructure, Network Administration, Information Systems Security, TCP/IP, Git (Version Control System), Chef (Configuration Management Tool), Network Security, General Networking, Ruby (Programming Language), Computer Hardware, Web Presence, Interviewing Skills

    4.8 stars, 216K reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (216K) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Recently updated
    Recently updated
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